Church and State - information

Religious expression on public property

A book was published in April 2007 which reflects almost a half century of reflection and study on my part concerning an issue that matters deeply to me as an American Christian deeply committed to the Baptist faith tradition. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 1, 2007 - (3)

Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty

Just War Principles - Summary

Principles for Engaging in War

Just cause.

  • The cause of initiating war must be just.

Competent authority.

  • War cannot be initiated justly except by those who hold the proper authority and responsibility. more »

By staff - Jul 1, 2006 - (2)

Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Persecution, War

The Christian Doctrine of Religious Liberty

Presented at First Freedom Conference on Religious Liberty Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, Texas September 8, 2005

Recently, the United States’ Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) argued that a Chinese man who had been arrested and beaten in China for operating an unregistered house church could not remain in the United States but would have to return to China. more »

By Barrett Duke - Sep 8, 2005

Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty

Restoring Our Religious Freedom While Preserving Our Baptist Heritage

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This chart attempts to delineate how the three most prominent church-state postures would apply to various situations of religious expression in our society. more »

By Richard Land - Jul 1, 1997

Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Social Issues

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